Still
Example: Das Wasser im See ist heute ganz still und ruhig.
Definition
"Still" in German describes a state of calmness and absence of movement or sound, often used to refer to water or environments that are quiet and peaceful, as in the example phrase where the lake's water is very still and calm today.
Etymology
The German word "still" originates from Old High German 'stil' meaning quiet or calm. It is related to similar words in other Germanic languages, all conveying the idea of silence or tranquility. Did you know? The English word 'still' shares this root, highlighting the close relationship between the two languages.
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"Still" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - General - (A2) - set 4", containing 115 commonly used words.
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